Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall
For a 35 to 41 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
Amazon $955.58$955.58
The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass rates 3.0 among vertical windlasses ones. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass costs $5.59 less ($949.99 vs $955.58).
Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass
A strong, low cost vertical windlass for boats up to about 40 ft. Buyers trade the long warranty of Lewmar or Maxwell for much more pull per dollar.
Amazon $949.99$949.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (horizontal windlasses and vertical windlasses), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 59 875 lb maximum pull | 69 990 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 44 75 ft a minute | 56 85 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 51 $1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 lb) | 59 $0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 875 lb | 990 lb |
| Working load | - | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 75 ft/min | 85 ft/min |
| Motor | - | 600 W |
| Current draw | - | 33 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 41 ft | 40 ft |
| Rode | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No | Yes |
| Weight | 23 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |